Easy Patchwork Table Runner Pattern

Make a Patchwork Table Runner

Make an Easy Patchwork Table Runner. Janet Wickell

This easy patchwork table runner pattern is a quilting project made with four simple 10" square quilt blocks that are placed on point and surrounded by setting triangles. Borders are repeats of two fabrics used in the quilt blocks.

Table Runner Pattern Options

Sew a the table runner to suit any theme by choosing different fabrics.

Eliminate one block to make a table runner that's about 51" long (and cut one less large red square used for setting triangles.)

To increase width without altering the length, sew an additional border across the table runner's top and bottom before adding the outer side borders, either next to the narrow border or at the edges of the runner. A border print would work nicely in that position.

Finished Table Runner Size: About 22-1/2" x 65"

Fabrics and Other Materials for One Table Runner

Floral for block centers and outer border:

1-5/8 yards if you prefer lengthwise grain borders (you will have leftovers), or

Finish Sewing Patchwork Table Runner

Cut Setting and Corner Triangles

Corner triangles: cut two 8" x 8" squares and then cut each square in half once diagonally

Setting triangles: cut two 15-3/8" x 15-3/8" squares and then cut each square in half twice diagonally (two will not be used; save for other patchwork and remember that the straight grain runs parallel to their long edges)

Assemble the Table Runner

Referring to the illustration, sew larger setting triangles...MORE to the blocks as shown (center blocks have two each, end blocks have one each). Press seam allowances towards the triangles.

Center and sew a corner triangle to each outer edge of corner blocks. Press.

Refer to my straight border instructions to sew two borders to the quilt. If you are a new quilter, don't be tempted to measure the outer edges of your quilt for border lengths, because the table runner may be skewed.

Use 1-3/4" strips of green plaid for the inner border.

Use 3-1/2" strips of bright floral for the outer border.

Mark for quilting if necessary. Sandwich with backing and (optional) batting. Baste the layers.